Politics Jul 14 Aging politicians face questions over health transparency after Graham's death By Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Politics Jul 13 WATCH: Senate returns to Washington after sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham The surprise death of the South Carolina senator has shaken Republicans who were already at odds with President Donald Trump and stalled on several priorities as they return from a two-week recess. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Jul 12 McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition McConnell, 84, explained the long silence about his condition by saying that “folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older.”… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Jul 10 Watch 1:57 What we know about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization There are questions surrounding the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican's hospitalization on June 14. Lisa Desjardins reports on what we know. By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams
Politics Jul 06 McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay According to his staff, McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Aug 04 Mitch McConnell's legacy comes under fire in Kentucky Senate race to replace him By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Towering over Kentucky politics for decades, McConnell is regarded as the master strategist behind the GOP’s rise to power in a state long dominated by Democrats. Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: McConnell warns Hegseth that U.S. can't be seen as 'allowing the Russians to define victory' By Joshua Barajas Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was pressed for details Wednesday on how President Donald Trump intended to defend democratic allies abroad, especially when it came to helping Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Senate defeats resolution to block Trump tariffs By Associated Press The 49-49 vote came weeks after the Senate approved a resolution that would have thwarted President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada. Two senators were absent Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: McConnell announces he won't seek reelection to Senate, calls serving 'honor of a lifetime' By Bruce Schreiner, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in January 2027. Continue reading
Dec 20 WATCH: Mitch McConnell delivers final floor speech as Senate Republican leader By Associated Press McConnell warned that Republicans could “pay a political price” if they don’t pass legislation keeping the government open by midnight Friday, saying he's has reminded his colleagues “how harmful it is to shut the government down and how foolish it… Continue reading